Home: Seattle, Washington The art of making something by hand sets each of us on a journey to discovering who we are as artists. This personal process can start with simply sewing two pieces of fabric together. Constant practice and study have become my best teachers. I love that quilts provide a physical utilitarian object […] Read more »

Home: Helotes, Texas Jen started sewing in 1993 on an old burnt yellow, Harvest Gold, Singer sewing machine. Her mother taught the basics. Jen made her first quilt in 1993. She didn’t use any books or templates, and that poor quilt eventually fell apart. It was recycled, though, into a curtain, duct taped over a […] Read more »

Known internationally as “The Crafty Gemini” Vanessa is the young face of modern quilting and homesteading. She’s an internet sensation with over 15 million views to her YouTube channel. Vanessa’s easy style and honest approach to all she does is the secret to her success. She appeals to young and old, new sewists and experienced […] Read more »

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Created by Marguerita McManus, co-author of the best-selling book Crazy Shortcut Quilts and originator of the Quilt Designer's Blog Ring and Quilt News website - both benefiting quilt professionals. Contact her at MMQuilts @ gmail.com